Hamburg is one of the most popular cities in Germany. There is everything that may interest a tourist here: ancient architecture, monuments, museums, park areas, beautiful nature in the surroundings, ancient quarters and much more. Let's get acquainted with the sights of Hamburg in more detail.
About the city
Hamburg is one of the largest and most important ports not only in Germany, but also in Europe. It is very often called the city of bridges for the reason that there are more structures of this type than in the Netherlands, Venice and Great Britain combined. In addition, the city has incredibly beautiful architecture. During the Second World War, a lot of historical buildings were destroyed, but in the post-war period, the authorities completely restored everything to the smallest detail.
Also, Hamburg boasts a large variety of museums and monuments, among which special attention is paid to the Gallery of Modern Art and the Museum of History.
It is for such a variety of interesting places that tourists love this city and come here to admire beautiful and unique objects, but we will tell you about which ones. Below are the most popular attractions in Hamburg, their photos and descriptions.
Alster Lake
The first sight of Hamburg in today's list is the Alster lake. Not only tourists come here, but also locals to enjoy nature and be alone with their thoughts.
Description and photo
Now a small description of the sights of Hamburg. The lake is located in the center of the city. Its total area is 160 hectares, and the surroundings are park areas. Comfortable benches are provided for vacationers along the entire coast. Boat rentals and guided tours are also available. A couple of years ago, a 4-meter sculpture in the form of a bathing girl was installed in the lake. The novelty immediately attracted a lot of attention. It is possible to view the sculpture up close only by boat or catamaran, although it is no worse visible from the shore.
Town Hall
The next attraction of the city of Hamburg is the local town hall. It was built in the period of 1886-1887 and miraculously preserved in its original form to this day. The town hall is the hallmark of the city, so many tourists go here first of all.
Description and photo
The town hall is located in the center of Hamburg. The building was built in a strict Gothic style, asmost of the other buildings of that time. The tall clock tower and spire can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. Its height, by the way, is 112 meters. Inside the town hall there are 647 rooms where representatives of local authorities stay and work. Despite this, tourists can get inside and admire the unique interiors. True, this can only be done in the first half of the day, after which no one is allowed. And, of course, it is worth mentioning the facade of the building, on which statues of all German emperors flaunt.
Port
One of the most important and interesting sights of Hamburg is, of course, the port. At first glance, it may seem that there is nothing to admire here, but this is not at all the case.
Description and photo
The port of Hamburg is one of the largest not only in Germany, but also in Europe. It was thanks to him that the city began to develop and prosper. Every year on May 7, a holiday is even celebrated here - the Port's Birthday.
What could be interesting here? Almost everything. Ancient architecture, all kinds of ships, yachts and boats, excursions around the area, balloon flights and much more. People come here even just to sit on the benches and enjoy the gorgeous view of the Elbe River.
Kunsthalle Museum
The Museum, or as it is also called, the Kunsthalle Gallery is one of the most significant sights of Hamburg and all of Germany. Here are collected outstanding collections of works of art by German and French masters of the 19th century. A variety of exhibits and colorful expositions will not leave anyone indifferent.
Description and photo
The Kunsthalle became a landmark of Hamburg in 1850, when it was built and first opened to the public. During its rich history, many interesting things have happened here. So, for example, in 1937 the gallery lost 74 paintings, which were recognized as examples of degenerate art and confiscated by local authorities. And here is another interesting case - during the repair in 1978, the alarm was turned off in the museum, which was used by thieves. Attackers stole 22 paintings, the total value of which was about 2 million German marks.
Museum of the history of the city
Another attraction of Hamburg is the History Museum. Here everyone can get acquainted with how the city developed from a small settlement in the form of a fortress to a port metropolis.
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The History Museum of Hamburg is considered one of the most popular cultural institutions in the city. A wide variety of exhibits are stored here, which directly show the stages of development and formation of Hamburg. One of the most ancient relics of the museum is the skull of the famous pirate Klaus Stertebeker. It has been kept here since 1878.
In addition, the Historical Museum of Hamburg boasts one of the world's largest model railways, which shows the movement of trains on the route Hamburg - Harburg. The road was built withmaximum precision in 1:32 scale. Also in the museum there are other, no less fascinating and interesting exhibits that will be interesting to get acquainted with.
Fish Market
The last attraction of Hamburg in today's list is the Fish Market. Each of the tourists considers it their duty to visit this place. Even among the inhabitants of the city there is a saying: “I haven’t been to the Fish Market - I haven’t seen Hamburg.”
Description and photo
Getting to the Fish Market is not as easy as it might seem at first glance. The fact is that the sellers who work here strictly adhere to the centuries-old tradition, according to which trade is allowed only before the start of the service in the church - from 5 to 10 in the morning. After 10, there is no point in going to the market - there will be no one here.
Of the main features of this object, it is worth noting a huge selection of fish and seafood. In addition, they sell meat, vegetables, fruits, all kinds of sweets, spices and seasonings and much more. But that's not all. Every day, live music plays in the market, shows and concerts of various performers are held. The atmosphere here is unforgettable, and after a visit there will definitely be something to remember.
That's it. Happy travels!
